Adjusting The Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLIES
Spring preload
CAUTION:
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Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
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1. Adjust:
• spring preload
a. Insert a screwdriver into the hole 1 in the
spring seat.
b. Turn the spring seat 2 in direction a or b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 1
Maximum: 5
Rebound damping
CAUTION:
@
Never go beyond the maximum or mini-
mum adjustment positions.
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1. Adjust:
• rebound damping
a. Turn the adjusting knob 1 in direction a or
b.
Direction a
Direction b
Adjusting positions
Minimum: 1
Standard: 1
Maximum: 4
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CHK
ADJ
Spring preload
increased (suspension
is harder).
Spring preload
decreased (suspension
is softer).
Rebound damping
increased (suspension is
harder).
Rebound damping
decreased (suspension is
softer).
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